Why “Being Healthy” Might Be Hurting You — With Sarah Ann Macklin

What happens when wellness becomes just another pressure to perform? In this episode, I’m joined by nutritionist, mental health advocate, and Live Well, Be Well podcast host Sarah Ann Macklin for a powerful conversation about the ways the wellness industry may be doing more harm than good. We explore the line between health and obsession, how social media shapes our view of wellbeing, and what it actually looks like to live a life that feels good — not just looks good. Whether you’re feeling burnt out from trying to “be healthy” or just want a more grounded, compassionate approach to wellness — this one's for you. 🎙️ We discuss: • The pressure to be “clean” and perfect • Performative wellness and social media • What people misunderstand about food, mood, and mental health • Where to start if you feel disconnected from your body • One wellness myth Sarah Ann wishes we could all unlearn 🔍 Chapters: 00:00 – Intro 01:26 – What Sarah AnnMacklin used to believe about wellness 02:32 – From fashion model to health challenges Sarah Ann Macklin's Journey 07:23 – Social media’s role in wellness and harm 10:13 – The overwhelm of health information 14:06 – Sarah Ann Macklin's Advice: Creating boundaries with your phone 17:06 – Leaving space to reconnect with your body 19:02 – When wellness becomes performative 21:00 – Communicating health information ethically 24:10 – Being seen is foundational to health 25:04 – The most important thing for health 25:16 – The emotional element of wellbeing 27:00 – Where to start if you feel overwhelmed 28:57 – Blood tests, gremlins & real-world tools 32:55 – Flexible wellness & changing needs 33:07 – Cortisol, inflammation & the trap of ""doing it all"" 37:07 – Wellness myths Sarah Ann wants to bust 39:49 – Your personal wellbeing context 42:49 – Sarah Ann Macklin’s magic wand answer 🔗 Connect with Sarah Ann Macklin: 🌐 Website: www.sarahannmacklin.com 📱 Instagram: @sarahannmacklin 🎧 Podcast: Live Well, Be Well ‪@livewellbewellsarah‬ 📬 Substack: The Compassionate Cure 👩‍⚕️ Connect with Dr Katie: 📱 Instagram: @drkatiestirling 🎧 YouTube: Call Me Katie Podcast 🌐 Website: www.drkatiestirling.com Join Wellness Reset Bootcamp: https://www.drkatiestirling.com/cours... 🎧 Subscribe for weekly episodes on health, psychology & relationships:    / @callmekatiepodcast   #WellnessCulture #MentalHealthAwareness #CallMeKatiePodcast #SarahAnnMacklin #nutrition #Podcast